Poached Egg

Master the art of creating the perfect poached egg with this quick and foolproof recipe! With just three simple ingredients—fresh egg, water, and a splash of white vinegar—you can achieve a silky, cloud-like egg with a luxuriously soft, runny yolk in under 10 minutes. By using a gentle whirlpool technique, this method ensures the egg whites delicately envelop the yolk, creating a restaurant-quality result every time. Whether served over buttery toast, nestled into a salad, or as the crowning touch to a bowl of ramen, the possibilities are endless. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a light dinner, this poached egg recipe is an essential staple in any home cook’s repertoire. Keywords: poached egg recipe, easy poached egg, how to poach an egg, perfect poached egg, 3-minute egg.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:3 mins

Total Time:8 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 piece Fresh egg
• 4 cups Water
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Crack the egg into a small bowl or ramekin to ensure the yolk stays intact.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Do not let the water reach a rolling boil.

Step 3

Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the water. This helps the egg whites coagulate quickly.

Step 4

Using a spoon or whisk, stir the water in one direction to create a gentle whirlpool.

Step 5

Carefully slide the egg from the small bowl or ramekin into the center of the whirlpool. The motion of the water will help wrap the whites around the yolk.

Step 6

Allow the egg to poach for about 3 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolk remains soft and runny.

Step 7

Use a slotted spoon to carefully lift the poached egg out of the water. Gently blot the bottom of the spoon with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water.

Step 8

Serve immediately over toast, salad, or any dish of your choice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1024.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	72.7

Total Fat 5g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 185mg	0%
Sodium 99.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 6g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 83.6mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 70.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.0%

Protein: 33.6%

Carbs: 3.4%